MONTHLY RELEASES

Every month we release a new limited release spirit, available until sold out. Try them before they're gone...

Kiki's Sugar Plum Liqueur $95.00
This Granddad Jack’s staff release is for Kailani Hubbard, or best known by her GJ’s family as Kikki. One of the friendliest faces you’ll see around our Gold Coast tasting room, and Queen of creating some of our favourite weekly cocktails. To celebrate her one year, Kikki has created a release that’s as elegant and cheeky as her, combining her love for Umeshu, a Japanese Plum Wine and her passion and talent for ballet. Always smiling and cracking a joke, Kikki has been an incredibly valuable crew member here and we’re stoked to be able to showcase her release and share her story with you through this unique spirit. “From before I could walk, I was dancing, not well but I was. I love the artistry, the athleticism, the elegance, and the structure of ballet. I love how my studio’s wooden floors smelt after a long day of class, having fresh oranges during my concert intervals, and indulging in the dreamiest vanilla slice at the theatre before watching a show. These memories are carefully contained within the flavours of this release! One of the first-ever ballet shows I saw was The Nutcracker, an absolute cult favourite. I used to go during the holidays with my mum, Miss Caroline (my teacher) and Audrey (my dancing little sister). I always looked forward to watching the ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’, because she always wore the most beautiful tutu and danced to the best song in the show. I truly would dream about dancing like this one day, and thanks to the beautiful people in my life, I got to dance all the time with motivation stemming from the Sugar Plum Fairy; she is a huge reason why I continued to dance for years. So, I really wanted to make a homage to the character through my release. Ironically one of my favourite drinks to have is Plum Wine, a beautiful Japanese liquor known as Umeshu. In an abstract way, I think ballet and Umeshu share similar characteristics such as elegance, balance, and sometimes a bit of tartness, which I wanted to emulate through my release. This doesn’t really mean cheers, but have it in good ballerina spirit, chookas! XOX” - Kailani Hubbard - Mixologist We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 35% Tasting Notes: It’s the perfect back-and-forth between sweet and tart with a floral freshness in between. Nose: Sweet zest citrus, cut through with floral perfumed notes and a hint of dry, tartness and herbaceous salty hints. Palate: Sweet fleshy orange, with slight hints of tarty Kakadu, notes of perfumed dry lavender and floral jasmine petals, accentuated and rounded by the saltbush and mellowed through a long-lasting mouthfeel provided by the Ume plum sugar. Ingredients:  Lavender, Orange Peel & Flesh, Salt Bush, Vanilla Beans, Kakadu Plums, Ume Plum, Jasmine Buds Serving Suggestion: Best on the rocks, or chilled (not at room temp),  with a lime wedge, or add soda water and mint for a refreshing afternoon drink. Signature Cocktail: Plum Frost Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast and Brisbane tasting room this weekend, including Sweet Serenity and Velvet Reverie.
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Piña Colada Gin $95.00
Granddad Jack’s Piña Colada Gin is a limited edition nod to everyone’s favourite beach side cocktail. We’ve put our own gin-spin on this release, while incorporating a tropical conga line of traditional Piña Colada flavours. Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Coconut, Coconut Cookies, Molasses and Juniper are perfectly balanced, creating a naturally sweet, creamy and slightly cloudy character that will have your taste buds doing the limbo. At a smooth 40% proof, this gin is just right for mixing up your go-to Piña Colada or for a laid-back, on-the-rocks experience, ideally with your toes in the sand. Get your sunnies, grab a bottle of this summery seaside sipper, and get ready to stir, shake or simply sip your way to a first-class tropical gin getaway. Release Date: 31st January 2024 ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Coconut, pine, sweet candied fruit & biscuit. Palate: Sweet & creamy coconut. Long lasting mouthfeel of candied pineapple with heat-warming molasses, a biscuity roundness cut through with a dry hint from the juniper. Ingredients: Pineapple Pieces, Coconut Cookies, Coconut Cream, Desiccated Coconut, Molasses, Juniper Serving Suggestion: Best served on the rocks with a lime wedge, in a classic Piña Colada or with a lightly sparkling tonic.  Signature Cocktail: & Getting Caught in the Rain (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 
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Fruit Mince Pie Liqueur $95.00
Experience the magic of the season with Nanna’s Fruit Mince Pie Liqueur. Crafted with meticulous care and inspired by the timeless Christmas spirit, this liqueur captures the essence of traditional fruit mince pies in a delightful, sippable form. A harmonious blend of jammy, stewed fruit, and subtle orange zest unfolds into a sweet, spiced medley, leaving you with a delightful hint of cinnamon. Savour the warmth of tradition by enjoying this release neat, over ice, or get creative by pairing it with custard, eggnog, or mixing it with lemonade for a holiday twist. Toast to the festive spirit with each sip of Nanna’s Limited Fruit Mince Pie Liqueur – an exquisite fusion of Christmas, flavour & cherished moments. We hope you love this release as much as we loved creating it.  Release Date: 7th December 2023 ABV: 35% Tasting Notes: Nose: Jammy, stewed fruit and slightly orange zesty followed by warm spice. Palate: Sweet, warming spice note, followed by a stewed dried fruit mix and a piquant cinnamon finish. Ingredients: Fruit Mince Pies, Dried Fruit Mix, Fruit Mince, Brown Sugar.  Serving Suggestion: Keep it simple, and enjoy on the rocks, pour a dash into the custard or eggnog, or serve with lemonade for a sweet mixed drink.  Signature Cocktail: Fruit Mince-Mosa (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 
Pavlova Gin 2023 $95.00
Returning for the fifth year, this seasonal release Pavlova Gin is sure to be a welcome guest at the dessert table.  Inspired by a traditional Summer Christmas staple, the classic Pavlova! Think meringue, vanilla, passionfruit, kiwi fruit, strawberries, cream & juniper. Get your friends and family into this Christmas spirit... pour a dash into the cream for a boozy Pavlova or create a jug with fresh fruits & lemonade or soda to share.  We've created the ultimate Christmas Gin and a list of recipes for you to try this festive season. Get amongst it before it's gone. We hope you love this release as much as we loved creating it.  Release Date: 16th November 2023 ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet vanilla and cream, fresh kiwi fruit peel.  Palate: Creamy vanilla and sugary liquorice with meringue hints, followed by crisp kiwi and passionfruit tangy notes. Rounded with sweet cream and fresh fruit, leaving a lingering juniper dry finish. Ingredients: Meringue, Juniper, Strawberry, Kiwi, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Liquorice Root, Cream, Passionfruit. Serving Suggestion: Best served with an Indian tonic or simple soda and fresh fruit, or to punch up your favourite sparkling wine as a spritz, with gin, ice, wine, and fresh fruit. Signature Cocktail: Extra Pav Sour (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 

Single barrel

BAILIFF WHISKEY

Granddad Jack loved whiskey and enjoyed one 'neat' every day. He believed that "all great spirits should be drunk neat", and we make sure all of our single-barrel whiskey releases meet those standards.

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CORE RANGE

At Granddad Jacks, we have one of the most extensive and awarded craft spirits ranges, including three flagship gins, single barrel whiskey, grape-based vodka, the world's best coffee liqueur & two new limited releases every month.

Greenhouse Gin from $30.00
Looking for a smooth and easy-to-drink gin that's perfect for any occasion? Granddad Jack's Greenhouse Gin, also known as our "gateway gin," is a must-try! With a 37.5% ABV, this botanical gin is light and clean and has a gentle botanical list that includes cucumber, rosehip, lemon myrtle, grapefruit peel, and juniper. Our Greenhouse Gin has a relaxed and soothing taste that's perfect for a picnic on the hill or while gardening on a hot summer's day. It's a refreshing gin that's perfect for a Sunday session with friends or family and tastes just like a beachside gin should. If you're new to gin or have had a negative experience with the spirit in the past, our Contemporary Gin is the perfect choice to give it another try. It's a light and refreshing gin that's sure to convert even the most sceptical gin drinkers. So why not try Granddad Jack's Contemporary Gin today and experience the taste of a true Australian gin? Available in 37.5% ABV in Australia, UK, and NZ, and 40% ABV in the USA.ABV: 37.5% (Australia, UK & NZ) 40% (USA) CATEGORY: Contemporary, Botanical. BOTANICAL LIST: Juniper, Grapefruit Peel, Lemon Myrtle, Rose Hip, Cucumber
Two Pencils Gin 500ml from $32.00
Looking for a premium gin experience that's smooth, rich, and full of proper juniper tones? Granddad Jack's Two Pencils Gin is the just-juniper gin you've been craving. This regular gold medal recipient is a must-try for any London Dry enthusiast, with an ABV of 40% and a much-coveted 'just-juniper' flavour. Enhanced with citrus or sweet liqueurs, this gin is the perfect base for any cocktail creation. But if you're a purist at heart, you'll love sipping on this just-juniper gin in a classic G&T with fresh cucumber and ice. ABV: 40%Category: London DryBotanical List: Juniper, Juniper & more Juniper
65 Miles Gin from $34.00
Looking for a gin that's bold and full of flavour? With a 57% ABV, our 65 Miles Gin is exactly that. With a unique blend of botanicals, including juniper, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, orange and star anise, this spice blend is a fierce but worthy assault on the senses.  After 28 iterations, 65 Miles Gin is a full-flavoured experience that whisky lovers and gin enthusiasts will adore. Think spice heat, but not an unfriendly clash with juniper and instead a balanced and beautiful blend that would make the perfect companion for any adventure, whether it's a BBQ with friends or a 65-mile trek in New Zealand. This crowd favourite and gold medal-winning gin is served best with either East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic or Long Rays Pacific Tonic, ice, and a dehydrated orange garnish. And for those who are up to the challenge, you can even try sipping it over ice. So why not sit down, sip, and savour the perfect blend of heat, spice and juniper? It's sure to impress and delight even the most discerning gin enthusiasts.  ABV: 57% Category: Navy-StrengthBotanical List: Juniper, Cardamom, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Clove, Orange Peel  
Barbershop Coffee Liqueur $70.00
Granddad Jack's Barbershop Coffee Liqueur is a delightfully delicious liqueur made using locally sourced coffee from Burleigh Head's based roaster, Social Espresso. Infused with Coconut, Vanilla, Eucalyptus, and Cinnamon.  This liqueur won a Double Gold Medal and the title of "World's Best Coffee Liqueur" at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards and has continued to be a regular gold and double gold medal recipient.Carefully crafted, distilled, bottled, labelled and waxed by our family, this coffee liqueur has a smooth and rich flavour that is perfect for sipping or mixing into cocktails. The locally sourced coffee gives it a unique flavour profile that is both bold and smooth. At the same time, the infusion of coconut, vanilla, eucalyptus, and cinnamon creates a subtle sweetness and depth of flavour. The result is a truly exceptional coffee liqueur that has won over judges and drinkers alike. So whether you're a coffee lover or simply looking for a delicious new liqueur to try, indulge in the World's Best Coffee Liqueur and enjoy Granddad Jack's Barbershop Coffee Liqueur. It's a must-have addition to any home bar.  Appreciate the taste of a true Australian coffee liqueur, and enjoy it as a velvety nightcap, in an espresso martini, or simply on the rocks. Try it today and experience the award-winning taste of Granddad Jack's Barbershop Coffee Liqueur. ABV: 25%Category: Coffee LiqueurIngredients: Coffee, Coconut, Vanilla, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon

Welcome to Granddad Jack's

GOLD COAST DISTILLERY

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery is the Gold Coast's first and only craft Gin, Vodka, Whiskey & Liqueur distillery located just two minutes walk from North Burleigh beach.

We have proudly won over 100 international and national prestigious awards for our spirits and distillery bars since opening in August 2018 and invite you to join us on a distillery tour or casual visit of our Tasting Room to try for yourself.

Production is on full show to visitors and tours are available over the weekend. We host a private distillery experience each week where you can make your own bottle of gin and enjoy an evening sipping and making gin with our Head Distiller.

We're family-friendly, dog friendly and within walking distance of some amazing local breweries & eateries, so you can make a day of it when you visit our Gold Coast distillery and bar.

Open Thursday to Sunday every week. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended.

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Welcome to Granddad Jack's

BRISBANE DISTILLERY

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery is Brisbane's newest neighbourhood craft Gin, Whiskey, Vodka & Liqueur Distillery located in the industrial backstreets of Albion. Bringing award-winning spirits to the already thriving craft culture in Brisbane, we're passionate about creating the ultimate experience as we create super-premium spirits in memory of our Granddad Jack.

We're very proud to have won multiple prestigious awards since opening our Gold Coast Tasting Room & Distillery in August 2018 and invite you to join us on a tour or visit the Brisbane Tasting Room to try for yourself.

Open Friday to Sunday every week. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended.

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Welcome Home

GRANDDADS NEWCASTLE

BAR EXPERIENCE

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery presents it's very first Australian Bar Experience located in the heart of Hunter Street, Newcastle.

We invite you to come, sit down and enjoy a drink in your home away from home.

This is a small, city bar with limited seating. Book a table, or chance it with a walk-in.

Open Tuesday to Saturday every week.

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Sharing the story of

GRANDDAD JACK

Founded by the father and son team, David & Luke Ridden, Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery came about from a trip to the USA. The pair discovered and enjoyed community-centric bars that cultivated a sense of community, uniqueness and belonging. With a passion for craft spirits, the trip cemented the idea of launching a neighbourhood-based distillery in honour of their grandfather, Granddad Jack, a man known for his resilience, loyal friendship, integrity, and hard work.

Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery is inspired by his story and driven by the same old-fashioned values and ethos he went through life with.

With two established Queensland distilleries & international expansion into New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Fiji, Japan, China and North America, our Australian handcrafted spirits are being enjoyed around the world.

BOOK A DISTILLERY TOUR

On a distillery tour, enjoy a Gin & Tonic on arrival and complimentary tastings of our three flagship gins as we take you through a tour of the distillery and the history of Granddad Jack.

Saturday & Sunday times are available at both our Gold Coast & Brisbane locations. Bookings are essential.

BOOK GOLD COAST BOOK BRISBANE

MAKE YOUR OWN GIN

As the first of its kind in South East Queensland, our 4hr distillery experience lets you make your very own gin.

We will guide you as you choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom-made 2L copper stills. This experience includes dinner & drinks & your 500ml bottle of bespoke gin.

Available on selected weeknights at the Gold Coast distillery. Bookings are essential.

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MAKE YOUR OWN GIN

As the first of its kind in South East Queensland, our 4hr distillery experience lets you make your very own gin.

We will guide you as you choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom-made 2L copper stills. This experience includes dinner & drinks & your 500ml bottle of bespoke gin.

Available on selected weeknights at the Gold Coast distillery. Bookings are essential.

BOOK GOLD COAST ENQUIRE ABOUT PRIVATE GROUPS

BOOK A DISTILLERY TOUR

On a distillery tour, enjoy a Gin & Tonic on arrival and complimentary tastings of our three flagship gins as we take you through a tour of the distillery and the history of Granddad Jack.

Saturday & Sunday times are available at both our Gold Coast & Brisbane locations. Bookings are essential.

BOOK GOLD COAST BOOK BRISBANE

Book A Distillery Tour

On a distillery tour, enjoy a Gin & Tonic on arrival and complimentary tastings of our three flagship gins as we take you through a tour of the distillery and the history of Granddad Jack.

Saturday & Sunday times are available at both our Gold Coast & Brisbane locations. Bookings are essential.

BOOK A TOUR

Make Your Own Gin

As the first of its kind in South East Queensland, our 4hr distillery experience will guide you as you choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom-made 2L copper stills. Includes dinner & drinks & your 500ml bottle of bespoke gin.

Available on selected weeknights at the Gold Coast distillery. Bookings are essential.

BOOK A GIN NIGHT

Book a Cocktail Class

Join our experienced mixologists for the ultimate cocktail masterclass and an evening of making and enjoying craft cocktails. This guided experience will introduce you to the art of making delicious craft cocktails and take your home bartending to the next level. 

Available on weeknights at the Brisbane distillery. Bookings are essential.

BOOK A COCKTAIL CLASS

Award-winning

65 miles gin

We are thrilled to announce that 65 Miles Gin has been awarded 95 points and a gold medal and won gold in the prestigious gin and tonic mixer award at the International Wine and Spirit Award 2023. Granddad Jack's 65 Miles Gin was also voted Australia's Number 1 Favourite Gin in the Ginuary 2023 competition this year.

This navy-strength gin is known for its exceptional quality and unique spice profile. It's an honour to see it recognised at such a respected competition. At Granddad Jacks, we are committed to producing premium gins that are both enjoyable to drink and of the highest quality. This award serves as a testament to our dedication to this, and we look forward to sharing our award-winning gin with gin enthusiasts worldwide.

Granddad Jack's 65 Miles Gin is best served with either Long Rays Pacific Tonic or East Imperial Grapefruit Tonic. Add a slice of dehydrated grapefruit & juniper berries for a true gold medal-winning drink.

The perfect beach side gin

GREENHOUSE GIN

Our super premium Greenhouse Gin has won the highest possible award, a double gold medal, for its category at the prestigious Bartender Spirit Awards 2022. The gin scored an impressive 98 points, solidifying its position as one of the best in the world. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to quality and craftsmanship in creating an exceptional gin experience.

Granddad Jack's Greenhouse Gin is made with organic botanicals, including juniper berries, grapefruit peel, cucumber, rose hip and lemon myrtle, resulting in a smooth and balanced flavour profile. The award reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation, making it a must-try for gin enthusiasts worldwide.

BAILIFF WHISKEY

Granddad Jack loved whiskey and enjoyed one 'neat' every day. He believed that "all great spirits should be drunk neat", and we make sure all of our single-barrel whiskey releases meet those standards.

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